APM Terminals, an independent subsidiary of A.P. Moller–Maersk, has acquired a 37.5% stake in the South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced.
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The US military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether he’ll authorise such actions, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. This comes amid the massive US military buildup in the Middle East, including warships and fighter jets.
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GCC residential real estate supply is projected to rise from 6.26 million units in 2025 to 7.28 million by 2030, while office space is set to expand from 33.3 million sq m to 42.4 million sq m over the same period.
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The US has positioned forces in the Gulf region, pressuring Iran to accept a set of US demands. Diplomatic channels remain open, but miscalculation by either party could result in an escalation. CIO Office Viewpoint from Lombard Odier examines the potential implications if US-Iran tensions were to escalate.
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Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest global asset managers, said investors should expect a prolonged period of more divergent investment outcomes across markets, with increasingly uneven performance across asset classes and strategies, as global markets adapt to structural shifts in interest rates, capital allocation and technology adoption.
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Bahrain's Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi said the tourism sector now constitutes seven per cent of the kingdom's total GDP. “The World Tourism Index report issued in January 2026 showed that Bahrain ranked third in the Middle East for visitor growth in 2025 compared with 2024, achieving an 11 per cent increase,” she told a Parliament session.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has announced solid results for FY 2025, recording a net profit of BD219 million ($582 million), up 18.5% over the previous year, on the back of higher production and record sales volume despite market challenges.
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have declared that Wednesday (February 18) will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH.
stc group recorded the highest revenues in its history of SAR77.8 billion ($20.75 billion) in 2025, reflecting a 2.5% increase compared to the previous year. Net profit rose by 12.5% after excluding non-recurring items, demonstrating the strength of the group’s business model and the continued execution of its sustainable growth strategy, the company said.
AD Ports Group has signed an agreement with BUA Group, one of Africa’s largest foods, mining, manufacturing and industrial conglomerates, and MAIR Group, a strategic investment company, to explore collaboration in sugar refineries and agro-industrial facilities in Abu Dhabi and select global markets.
India's top business conglomerate Adani Group has announced plans to invest $100 billion over the next decade to build renewable energy-powered, artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data centers in a move designed to position India as a global leader in the digital transformation race.
Germany's Hapag-Lloyd has announced plans to buy Israel's ZIM Integrated Shipping Services for $4.2 billion in cash in a move that will help the company secure its position as the world's fifth-largest shipping group with a modern fleet of over 400 vessels, said a Reuters report.
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has reported a 4% increase in its net profit attributable to the shareholders for the year ended 31 December 2025, reaching a record BD85.1 million ($225.7 million). The fourth quarter net profit was up 12% to BD18.2 million.
Smart Accommodation for Residential Complexes Company (sarcc), a unit of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, has signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with Tamimi Global for the development of a 4,000-bed staff accommodation project in northern Riyadh.
According to the Saudi Green Building Forum’s SAAF conformity and specifications system, Saudi Arabia emerged as a regional leader, achieving the highest performance score of 76.31 points and registering over 1.03 million sq m of certified areas.
Mubadala Energy, the Abu Dhabi headquartered international energy company, has completed the acquisition from Eni of a 15 per cent participating interest in the Nargis Offshore Area (“Nargis”) concession, an offshore exploration block in Egypt.
Saudia Airlines has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Six Flags and Aquarabia Qiddiya City, becoming the official premier partner exclusively in the airline category for the parks.
APM Terminals, an independent subsidiary of A.P. Moller–Maersk, has acquired a 37.5% stake in the South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced.
The US has positioned forces in the Gulf region, pressuring Iran to accept a set of US demands. Diplomatic channels remain open, but miscalculation by either party could result in an escalation. CIO Office Viewpoint from Lombard Odier examines the potential implications if US-Iran tensions were to escalate.
Leading Abu Dhabi developer Aldar has announced the launch of The Wilds Residences, a prime project featuring six mid-rise apartment buildings nestled within The Wilds, the company’s landmark nature-driven community in Dubai. It boasts 740 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom units.
Emirates Health Services (EHS) has announced a strategic partnership with Boston Health AI to launch “Amal,” the UAE’s first AI Physician Assistant, across its healthcare network.
Metal Park, a dynamic industrial hub in Abu Dhabi, has signed a strategic agreement with the World Steel Association and Steel University, establishing a national-level alliance to develop a fully integrated metals education and capability ecosystem for the Middle East.
Italian luxury furniture brand Miki Ferrari has entered the Middle East market with the opening of its first regional showroom in Sharjah. The new store showcases its contemporary Italian furniture in a warm and welcoming space reflective of its innovative approach to design and craftsmanship.
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, has launched Emirates NBD-branded silver bars, expanding its precious metals portfolio in response to growing customer demand for diversified and non-correlated investment options.
Dell Technologies and Ooredoo have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deliver and power modern AI services.
Al Habtoor Motors, the exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in the UAE, recently hosted an immersive driving experience at the prestigious Dubai Autodrome, inviting leading media representatives and digital influencers to get behind the wheel of the All-New Mitsubishi Destinator.
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have declared that Wednesday (February 18) will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH.
Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE have declared that Wednesday (February 18) will be the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH.
